The
Access Network Group (ANG) at the
University of Essex is concerned with all
aspects of “the last mile” and its
interface with the core network. The Group’s
work covers the physical layer of
wireless (LTE,
WiMAX, WiFi, mm-waves and
UWB,), all the optical spectrum (from 400nm to
1600nm free-space and guided media), digital
subscriber line (150Mbit/s and higher) and
powerline (multiple Gbit/s using spatial
multiplexing ). Additionally, higher level
issues such as video coding for 4k and 8k
resolution, wireless orbital angular momentum,
beam forming in 802.11x networks, active remote
nodes, protocol issues, microwave
imaging and antenna design are being studied.
Both fixed and mobile networks are also of
interest, including railway and airline
infrastructures.

The ANG
has been involved in many EPSRC and European
Union research projects over the years, recent
examples being: e-Photon-I and II, BONE, MUSE-I
and II, UROOF, STRONGEST, FIVER , OASE and
SODALES. Over 250 peer-reviewed journal and
conference paper have been published. Links with
industry are a strong and important part of the
ANG’s work. A well-equipped laboratory has been
established to support these activities.

Research student opportunities are available and
collaboration with other groups world-wide, is
welcome.